Walrus Audio 385 MkII overdrive adds A/B footswitch and 385+ mode
June 1, 2026 · 3 sources
Walrus Audio has released the 385 MkII, a revised version of its 385 overdrive pedal, Delicious Audio reported on June 4, 20261. The original 385 Overdrive was released in 2016 and was one of the earliest pedals from the Oklahoma City company1.
The MkII adds an A/B footswitch that toggles between two sets of volume and gain knobs, which the maker says can be used like a preset to change volume or gain for specific parts1. The two sets share a single set of tone controls1. A 385+ switch pushes the front end of the circuit for more high-gain saturation1. The pedal runs internally at 18 volts1. RockBoard's PedalPedia lists the circuit as analog, powered by 9V DC center negative at 100mA, and shows the pedal in black and yellow finishes23.
Delicious Audio reports that the regular 385 mode sounds identical to the original, and that the 385+ mode was added because players had been cranking the gain on the original for a distortion-like drive1. The circuit is inspired by the amplifier section of the Bell and Howell Filmosound 385 projector1. The maker says its tone control separates bass and treble, where the amplifier stacks them behind a single knob1.
"When we released the 385 Overdrive in 2016, it was quickly adopted by guitar players for the amp-like dynamics you could get at lower gain settings."
No US price or ship date was given in the published material231.
Sources (3)
- Walrus Audio 385 MkII Overdrive | Delicious Audio, delicious-audio.com
- 385 Overdrive MKII Black by Walrus Audio | RockBoard | PedalPedia, rockboard.de
- 385 Overdrive MKII Yellow by Walrus Audio | RockBoard | PedalPedia, rockboard.de